The 15 Best City Tours in Athens

Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Reading the Athens route from Syntagma to the Acropolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,520 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $25Our pick

Review of Athens City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus, with Acropolis stops, audio guide, Piraeus and Riviera routes, prices, and tips.

“We really enjoyed the bus tour, it is a fantastic way to see everything in Athens especially if it’s very hot or cold. I think the best way to do the tour is to plan to get off the bus and enjoy which sites you want to see, almost like a taxi. We enjoyed the tour the most in the late afternoon and got off at the acropolis and then got back on the bus where we hopped off at another stop for dinner. You can start the tour as long as you have a printed ticket and the buses come every 15 minutes or so.”

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City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

2.City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,887 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Explore Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera by open-top bus with flexible passes, audio commentary, major sights, beaches, and practical route tips.

“The Athens HoHo has excellent routes, one inside of Athens proper that goes to or near all the major antiquity sites and museums. Then another that does outlying neighborhoods and a beach route. The drivers and personnel at the busy stops were super friendly and full of information and pointers about the routes. The Red Line is a great economical way to take an appox two hour trip around Athens major tourist sites and beyond.”

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Athens:City Pass with Acropolis, Museums, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

3.City Pass with Acropolis, Museums, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 586 reviews · from $80

Review the Athens City Pass with Acropolis entry, museums, 48-hour bus routes, optional island cruise, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“City pass was well worth the money we paid. Very easy to use. Acropolis entry was easy - had to go to desks in the acropolis museum for ticket to access museum but was no hassle. HOHO bus ticket was great - we used all 3 Athens routes over 2 days. Jumping on and off several times enjoying all the different places to see and things to do. Excellent value and all staff very helpful and full of additional information.”

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Athens: City Highlights Bike tour

4.City Highlights Bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 453 reviews · from $40

See Athens by bike in 2.5 hours, from the Acropolis to the Olympic Stadium, with safe routes, local views, and practical city tips.

“Felix was a great guide. I watched out for us assuring our safety along the way. He was knowledgeable and provided some great history and background on the sites as we visited them! Lots of fun. A definite recommendation for anyone visiting Athens - this is the way to get a good sense of Athens and knock-off a few sites.”

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The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum

5.The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $12Best value

See Athens on foot, visit the Acropolis and Museum, and learn how timing, tickets, walking, guides, and heat affect this 5.5-hour tour.

“It’s hot. Have a hat and sunscreen and water. Fantastic day. Do the entire tour with the guide including buying and getting a tour of the museum.”

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Athens: Discover the City Electric Bike Tour

6.Discover the City Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 414 reviews · from $52

See Athens by e-bike in three hours, from markets and Syntagma to the Acropolis, Plaka, and Psyrri, with a lively local guide.

“Best tour ! I usually do walking tours and happy I did a bike tour this time around. Be mindful that I got an early tour and I’d say was the best time because of traffic. You’re riding your bikes through traffic and pedestrians so keep that in mind if you’re doing a later tour. Andreas was a great tour guide.”

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Acropolis Walking Tour, Including Syntagma Square & City Center

7.Acropolis Walking Tour, Including Syntagma Square & City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 404 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Walk from Syntagma Station to the Acropolis with a local guide, seeing Athens landmarks, ancient ruins, and Parthenon views.

“Love the way Elias handled the group…he was good. The ruins are amazing but was able to be covered by short and sweet walking tour! Good coverage of all we want to know!”

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Athens Off the Beaten Track Private City Walking Tour

8.Athens Off the Beaten Track Private City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Explore modern Athens on a private walking tour with local guides, Strefi Hill views, Psiri nightlife, and practical city tips.

“John took us to some interesting spots on our tour. He was an engaging, knowledgeable tour guide. Would absolutely recommend you join him on a tour of Athens.”

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Athens: City Highlights Guided E-Scooter Tour

9.City Highlights Guided E-Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $68

See Athens highlights by e-scooter in 90 minutes, with Acropolis views, ancient landmarks, photo stops, and a patient English-speaking guide.

“Fab morning flying about on the scooters, it’s was boiling so definitely the only way you should travel round the sites around the acropolis, and great view point of the acropolis on the hill across perfect picture op! the guide was really good also definitely recommend a must do on your trip!”

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Tuk Tuk Athens Complete City Center Tour – 100% Electric (3 hour)

10.Tuk Tuk Athens Complete City Center Tour – 100% Electric (3 hour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Review of Athens’ private 3-hour electric tuk-tuk tour, covering Plaka, Lycabettus, the Olympic Stadium, and major ancient sites.

“This is a MUST!!! We were able to see everything and more before it got hot and then pick where we wanted to focus our time after. 3 hours and do informative. Joseph was the best, he made the trip!”

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Athens: Private 3-Hour City Tour on Eco-Friendly Tuk Tuk

11.Private 3-Hour City Tour on Eco-Friendly Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 248 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

See Athens highlights by private electric tuk tuk, from Lycabettus views to Plaka and the Acropolis, with flexible stops and local insight.

“Our driver/guide Chris was prompt arriving early. He was extremely knowledgeable about Athens, a city he is obviously very proud of. He had a great sense of humor and spoke English well and was easy to understand. There were four of us on the tour and we can all highly recommend this experience.”

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Athens Airport Private Transfer by Mercedes-Benz E Class Wagon to City Center

12.Athens Airport Private Transfer by Mercedes-Benz E Class Wagon to City Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Review of Athens Airport’s private Mercedes transfer, with meeting tips, pricing, luggage advice, communication rules, and honest value notes.

“On time, easy to find driver. No problems. On time, easy to find driver. No problems. On time, easy to find driver. No problems.”

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Athens City and Sea bike tour

13.Athens City and Sea bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $52

Ride from Athens landmarks to the Athenian Riviera, with Acropolis views, Olympic sites, Flisvos Marina, beach time, and Greek pastries.

“Maria was a wonderful guide! Love bed riding to the beach and getting to swim. I would recommend this bike tour and ask for Maria! Thanks”

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Sea Kayak Epidavros – Ancient Sunken City Tour

14.Sea Kayak Epidavros – Ancient Sunken City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Kayak along the Epidaurus coast, snorkel above a sunken city, visit ancient ruins, and enjoy Greek snacks or a homemade beach lunch.

“Our family-which includes 3 boys ages 10, 12, and 16- all enjoyed this tour. The guides were great and we all enjoyed every activity.”

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Athens Half-Day Private City Tour

15.Athens Half-Day Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 210 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Review of Athens Half-Day Private City Tour: Acropolis, museum, Plaka, Olympic sites, private transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Our guide Petros was incredible! He picked us up right from our cruise port directly into a very clean and air-conditioned vehicle and offered us water. We had never been to Athens before and had no idea what to see, so he created an incredible tour based on what we were interested in and what he considered to be the highlights of the city. On the tour he gave us incredible information about the history of the city, answered every question we had, and provided incredible insight into things we didn’t even know to ask about. He was kind, genuine, and gave us a better experience than we could have…”

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